Railroader's Brunch

Day Out With Thomas™ Character Dining Package
Young boy sits and enjoys a pancake breakfast
Young child enjoying a pancake breakfast at Day Out with Thomas

Railroader's Brunch

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Start your magical visit to Day Out With Thomas™ with a fun-filled Railroader's Brunch at A Taste of History Restaurant in Greenfield Village. 

Featuring a kid-friendly menu of Bananas Foster French toast, Belgian waffles with assorted toppings, Florentine and mushroom frittatas, scrambled eggs, yogurt parfaits, assorted pastries, fresh fruit and more. It’s a fun, filling and convenient beginning to your day in Greenfield Village with Thomas and Friends™. Enjoy music by the Picks & Sticks Stringband, along with railroad-themed storytelling and a character visit from Sir Topham Hatt™.

Admission includes brunch at A Taste of History, a 10:30 a.m. train ride aboard Thomas the Tank Engine™, Day Out With Thomas™ programming, one VIP parking pass in Eagle Lot per reservation, and all-day access to Greenfield Village.

After brunch, guests will be escorted to Smiths Creek Depot for their timed train experience.

Ticket Prices

Member presale begins Wednesday, March 25. Public tickets go on sale Wednesday, April 1. Please note that full 2026 programming details will be finalized and reflected on this page closer to the event.

Tickets & Reservations

Tickets to Railroader's Brunch are available to purchase in advance online or by calling our Contact Center at (313) 982-6001. Dining tickets cannot be purchased on-site.

All guests within a single purchase will be seated together. Food allergies, dietary restrictions and requests to be seated next to a specific party can be noted during the online purchase process.

Your Experience Includes

  • One VIP Parking Pass in Eagle Lot (per reservation)
  • 9 a.m. Brunch in Taste of History 
  • 10:30 a.m. Timed Train Ticket for Thomas the Tank Engine™
  • Character Visit with Sir Topham Hatt™
  • All-Day Access to Greenfield Village 
  • Live Music

Become a Member and Save

The best way to experience Railroader's Brunch is as a member of The Henry Ford. Save 15% on the general admission portion of the dining package, then use your membership for free general admission to the museum and village all year long, plus free parking and other perks. Limit of 25 tickets per member.

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